Even with Davion Mintz’s decision outstanding, Jeff Borzello believes Kentucky is a Top 10 team next season. ESPN’s top college basketball writer kept the Cats at No. 9 in his latest Way-Too-Early Top 25 for the 2021-22 season, praising John Calipari’s efforts in building a talented and deep roster. Here’s his breakdown:
John Calipari will have plenty of different lineups to play with next season, especially if Davion Mintz opts to return to Lexington for another season. Without Mintz, though, I still think Calipari will look to go with the two-headed playmaking backcourt of Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler and five-star freshman TyTy Washington.